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Flutter Kicks

BEGINNER

Flutter Kicks

A core and hip-flexor endurance exercise performed lying on your back while rapidly alternating small leg lifts, targeting the lower abs, improving trunk stability, and building muscular control.

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Target Muscles

Instructions

  1. Sit on the floor with your feet in front of you. Place your thumbs on the elastic at the back of the shorts and rest on your elbows. Lower your chin and tighten your abs by alternating, raising, and lowering your legs.
  2. Keep your toes pointing up and back to keep your brain and abdominal muscles connected. This four-count movement - raising and lowering each leg twice - is one repetition.

Tips

  • Focus on your abs to keep them tight.
  • Keep looking at the ceiling; your eyes should be approximately 70° off the ground.
  • If you have lower back pain, place your hands under your hips for extra support.
  • Breathe during exercise; it's easy to forget!
  • Your shoulders should be on the floor.

Alternative Exercises

Dumbbell Flutter Kicks

STRENGTH DUMBBELLS

A core-strengthening exercise combining traditional flutter kicks with light dumbbells for added resistance or upper-body stability, targeting the lower abs, hip flexors, and deep core muscles while enhancing coordination and control.

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Author

Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024